The Nome King & The Shroud by Tim Pratt Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein I have read The Nome King and Shroud as part of SFINCs 3. I have a lot of opinions to shout about. Read on. This felt like breathing fresh air, and reminded me …

#SFINC3 Finalist: The Nome King & The Shroud by Tim Pratt, reviewed by @andresstein.bsky.social
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Remaking my pinned to include my Itchio!

If you're looking for a #queerbook by a #transauthor, I have two published novels.

Itchio: steve-westenra.itch.io

The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle (wide + paperback): books2read.com/u/boB9YL

The Wings of Ashtaroth (eBook): books2read.com/u/49dn8Y

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That awkward moment when you're sure you posted your team's #SFINC3 Finalist reviews and apparently you did not...
No time like the present, right?

The Nome King & The Shroud by Tim Pratt Reviewed by Jeremy Schwab ★★★★½ The Nome King & The Shroud by Tim Pratt, another read and review for this SFINCS 2025 Novella Competition, and another wildly entertaining and surprising find! W…

#SFINC3 Finalist: The Nome King & The Shroud by Tim Pratt, reviewed by Jeremy Schwab
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A Hunger With No Name by Lauren C. Teffeau Reviewed by Kira of the Wind ★★★½ This novella is strong in so many places: The lore, the worldbuilding, the themes… phenomenal. I’d love to see a whole series in this world, fully fleshed ou…

#SFINC3 Finalist: A Hunger With No Name by Lauren C. Teffeau, reviewed by @kiraofthewind.com
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Sisters of Mercy by Yuval Kordov Reviewed by Avni Patel ★★ Sadly, this book was not for me. I struggle HEAVILY with getting into this story, and I think it’s largely because 1.) I am not religious and struggle with religion in gen…

#SFINC3 Finalist: Sisters of Mercy by Yuval Kordov, reviewed by Avni Patel

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From These Dark Abodes by Lyndsie Manusos Reviewed by Ariana Weldon Let me start by saying at one point in reading this I made a note of the words ‘skeleton orgy’ and that is not a duet of words I every thought I’d write,…

#SFINC3 Finalist: From These Dark Abodes by Lyndsie Manusos, reviewed by @justairythings.bsky.social

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Sisters of Mercy by Yuval Kordov Reviewed by Lesley Bennett-Chaney I read this as a judge for SFINCS3.  I’m not sure where to start. So, the writing was very good, the world vivid and bleak, but then it lost me with all…

#SFINC3 Finalist: Sisters of Mercy by Yuval Kordov, reviewed by Lesley Bennett-Chaney

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The Butcher’s Lot by Cate Baumer Reviewed by Jeremy Schwab The Butcher’s Lot by Cate Baumer, I read and  reviewed this for the SFINCS 2025 Novella Competition…and I might add, it’s in the final Rd of the amazingly…

#SFINC3 Finalist: The Butcher’s Lot by Cate Baumer, reviewed by Jeremy Schwab
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The Drowned Heir by Jennifer R. Donohue Reviewed by Kira of the Wind This book has a fascinating and horrifying premise, but falls short in actually depicting thehorrific implications of the MC’s situation. Despite being in first p…

#SFINC3 Finalist: The Drowned Heir by Jennifer R. Donohue, reviewed by @kiraofthewind.com

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Sisters of Mercy by Yuval Kordov Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein I have read this book as one of the finalists of SFINCs 3. These are my thoughts. I’ll start by stating the most positive aspect of the book, its prose. T…

#SFINC3 Finalist: Sisters of Mercy by Yuval Kordov, reviewed by @andresstein.bsky.social
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The Drowned Heir by Jennifer R. Donohue Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein I’ve been provided a copy of The Drowned Heir to judge and review for SFINCs 3. I have some, not many, thoughts about it. It’s a maritime story with plenty of f…

#SFINC3 Finalist: The Drowned Heir by Jennifer R. Donohue, reviewed by @andresstein.bsky.social

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A Hunger with No Name by Lauren C. Teffeau Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein I have received a copy of A Hunger with no Name to judge for SFINCs 3. I am left morose and softly melancholic. Here are some ramblings. First and foremost, thi…

#SFINC3 Finalist: A Hunger With No Name by Lauren C. Teffeau, reviewed by @andresstein.bsky.social

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Echoes of Destruction by W.K. Gorbet Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ★★★★½ Echoes of Destruction is, in a sense, a classic fantasy story with a sprinkle of sci-fi. It’s the story of Ettia after it suffered a cataclysmic eve…

Echoes of Destruction by W.K. Gorbet

"His story is incredibly compelling, and the mysteries that surround him make reading him an always interesting proposition."

Check out @andresstein.bsky.social's review here
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The Dreggs by Thomas J Devens Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ★★★★½ Once again Thomas does a superb job, crafting a story in the most visceral and brutal Grimdark way possible. And yet, the human element, the human light s…

The Dreggs by @tdevens.bsky.social

"This is a fast paced story, one where Thomas handles with great care."

Read the full review from @andresstein.bsky.social here
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I can't begin to say how much I appreciate @andresstein.bsky.social 's in depth reviews, and his kind words. So happy you've been enjoying this series, dude!

A wonderful recent review of Winds! 🧡

They're really good, bro!
And your kind words give me life!

You're too kind! The artistry is all yours!

Andrés was kind enough to review my duology sequel in its beta phase (we are just a couple of weeks away from the cover reveal now). I know the changes I've made since receiving his feedback have definitely brought out the best in it!

The Dregs - Novella Review Andrés Early Reads published a post on Ko-fi

The masterful @tdevens.bsky.social lands another gutpunch with The Dregs!
If grim, dark gritty is your thing. Then this 200 pages novella is right down your alley. 100% fresh and recomended!

Echoes of Destruction - Revised Edition Beta Read Andrés Early Reads published a post on Ko-fi

This is a fun one! Echoes of Destruction (revised edition) by W. K. Gorbet.
I've read the original and then Beta'd the revised one, and let me tell you, it's at least 30% better now! A very solid 4 stars!

The Winds of War - Review Andrés Early Reads published a post on Ko-fi

The Winds of War (Tapestry of the Tarnished 1) by @moewanders.bsky.social .
Enormous, huge, gorgeous, vivid, sweeping and moving! Go grab now!

The Freeing of the World - Review Andrés Early Reads published a post on Ko-fi

The Freeing of the World (Union of Man 1) by A. M. Knight.
The whole series is out already, and book 1 is the perfect opener for a sweeping epic!

Book 2 of the Apidecca Duology - Beta Review Andrés Early Reads published a post on Ko-fi

My Beta Read review of the 2nd book in the Apidecca Duology by @cblansdell.bsky.social !
This is brilliant stuff and thoroughly recommended!

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Silence of the Dead by Andi Ewington and Erika Marks Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ★★★★★ WHODUNIT!? This is a delightful book, steeped in the best traditions of Agatha Christie and Terry Pratchett. Am I being hyperbolical? Juuuust a smidge, bu…

Silence of the Dead by Andi Ewington and Erika Marks

"This is a delightful book, steeped in the best traditions of Agatha Christie and Terry Pratchett."

Read the full review from @andresstein.bsky.social here

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I swear I clicked! 🤣😜🤦‍♀️